2011 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN
To start off, 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. (279 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 565 kg more than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN. (353 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2013 Dodge GRAND CARAVAN | |
| Make | Toyota | Dodge |
| Model | Land Cruiser | GRAND CARAVAN |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5700 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2615 kg | 2050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1971 mm | 2247 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 7.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 12.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 76 L |
